Small plane crashes on Shallowford Road near CHA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  We’re learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport.

The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported this was a small, single engine plane.

Two occupants where aboard the aircraft when the crash took place, both are still alive.

CFD reported one occupant was already out of the plane when crews arrived.

The other occupant had to be extricated by CFD.

Both individuals have been transported to a local hospital with only minor injuries.

CFD also reported that the plane’s engine went out and the plane went down a 1/2 mile from the nearest airport runway.

We have News 12 personnel on the scene and are working to learn more as information becomes available.